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Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum.

About this product

Night serum with lactic acid designed to exfoliate, improve skin texture, and provide hydration.

Full ingredients

Water/​Aqua/​Eau, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Lactic Acid 10.0%, Squalane, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/​Stem Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Linalool

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Guru Score

84%

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Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

Lactic acid that exfoliates while also moisturizing is uncommon among alpha hydroxy acids, and this serum pulls off both benefits without tingling or irritation despite being notably potent. Reviewers consistently found it improved skin texture and helped fade discoloration over time, praising the balance between activeness and gentleness. The formula includes lavender and linalool, though neither creates an overwhelming scent.
Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take January 2023

What they liked

  • Smooth, steady exfoliation without tingling
  • Potent lactic acid for pigmentation and discoloration
  • Milky texture layers well before moisturiser

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    Type

    Key actives

    Formula notes

    No drying alcohol

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    What the gurus are saying.

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    "If you're more prone to pigmentation or actual discoloration in the skin, I really like lactic acid. This comes from fermented bacteria and there are some great options. This one from Biossance is super, super potent."
    ✓Yay
    "When it comes to lactic acid, I really love this Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum. This feels kind of like a milky type of serum that you put onto your skin. It's not so strong that you feel like a tingle or anything like that. It just feels like you're getting this smooth, steady exfoliation on a regular basis. So I like to wear this right before I put on my moisturizer as like the last serum step of my routine."
    ✓Yay
    "Their lactic acid resurfacing night serum is so good, so good. If it came through my post I would still use it and I would use it all up happily."
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    "So, lactic acid is also an alpha hydroxy acid. [...] It has that additional moisturizing benefits if you're somebody like me who always feels like their skin's a little bit dry. [...] This is one of the products that definitely helped improve my skin texture over time. It does have some lavender in it and I think linalool in it. [...] I tend to tolerate it pretty well and it doesn't have an overwhelming lavender smell. [...] It is super well tolerated by me."
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    What the evidence says.

    Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

    Alpha hydroxy acids

    Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

    Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

    Humectants and emollients

    Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

    Source: DermNet

    Frequently asked.

    What is Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum?

    Night serum with lactic acid designed to exfoliate, improve skin texture, and provide hydration.

    Is Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum worth it?

    Yes. All 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

    What is Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum's Guru Score?

    Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.

    Who is Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum best for?

    Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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